A Schuylkill County man is accused of hitting a family member in the face as they slept early Monday.
Michael Kopinetz, 42, of Cressona, is charged with simple assault and harassment.
Troopers were called to a home in Cressona on Monday morning and found the family member with injuries to their face, police say.
The victim told troopers they were asleep on the couch sometime between 1 and 2 a.m. when they woke to being repeatedly hit by Kopinetz. They said they were able to get their phone, lock themself in their bedroom and reach out to a family member.
Kopinetz told troopers he did not know what happened and said he did not hit the victim.
He was arraigned Monday before Magisterial District Judge Christian Lengel, who set bail at $15,000. Unable to post bail, he was taken to Schuylkill County Prison.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Nov. 10 before Magisterial District Judge Casimir Kosciolek.
Schuylkill County Crisis & Support Resources
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence, free, confidential, and inclusive help is available 24/7 in Schuylkill County.
- Schuylkill Hope Center (Domestic Violence): Call the 24/7 hotline at (570) 622-6220, text HOPELINE to 20121, or visit schopecenter.org. Services include emergency shelter, housing assistance, counseling, and legal representation.
- SARCC (Sexual Assault): Call the 24/7 hotline at (570) 628-2965 or visit sarccheals.org for counseling, advocacy, and healing support for survivors of sexual violence.
- Outside Schuylkill County: Residents across Pennsylvania can find their local domestic violence program at pcadv.org. You can also visit domesticshelters.org to find resources near you.
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